Primary Location: Washington DC Area

Must be a U.S Citizen

Security Clearance: Active TS clearance (SCI eligible)

This position is contingent on Contract Award

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as a FEMA Domestic Emergency Support Team (DEST) Training and Exercise Planner. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the planning, development, and execution of training exercises and workshops for the DEST Program. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to national security efforts and disaster preparedness through the design and implementation of realistic training scenarios.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the DEST Program Manager to develop and update the Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan.
• Design and conduct Training and Exercise Planning Workshops (T&EPW) to refine program priorities and objectives.
• Develop, lead, and document a series of drills, tabletop exercises (TTXs), and functional exercises (FEs) in alignment with the DEST Training and Exercise Plan.
• Ensure that exercises progressively increase in complexity, providing a comprehensive test of DEST Program capabilities.
• Lead seminars and workshops for DEST members, adhering to the DEST Training and Exercise Plan and Position Task Book Requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure exercises meet program priorities and objectives.
• Utilize virtual platforms and tools for exercise management, facilitation, and documentation.
• Contribute to the development of exercise and training products to support the achievement of program objectives.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in exercise design, emergency management, and national security.

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in emergency management, homeland security, or a related field, with a focus on exercise planning and execution.
• Previous experience working with federal emergency response agencies, particularly FEMA, is highly desirable.
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating TTXs and FEs, preferably within the realm of counterterrorism or WMD response.
• Proven experience in developing and executing training exercises, including seminars, workshops, drills, TTXs, and FEs.
• Proficient in using exercise planning and evaluation tools and software.
• Active TS clearance (SCI eligible)
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal office environment

Travel

• Up to 10%

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.